Counsellor and Therapist

Vicky Leaman

Healing Journey - Therapeutic Transformation

I am a fully qualified Teenage and young adults Creative Counsellor and therapist, registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling Practitioners). As a Counselling Creative therapist, who is trauma-informed, with practitioner status, I recognise that every individual is unique and adapt my approach according to your specific needs.

Payment on a sliding scale

About Me

Vicky Leaman - Professional Therapist

Hello and welcome — I'm so glad you're getting to know me.

I'm a qualified Counsellor and Creative Therapist, specialising in supporting teenagers and young adults. My work is grounded in warmth, trust, and connection, and I believe wholeheartedly in the resilience and potential of every young person I meet.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over two decades in education, working closely with teens as a teacher and in pastoral leadership roles. These years gave me invaluable insight into the pressures young people face — not just academically, but emotionally and socially. It was during this time that I found myself drawn more and more to the emotional wellbeing side of my work. Sitting one-to-one with students, listening without judgment, and helping them find ways to cope — that's where I felt most at home. Eventually, I realised this was more than a part of my job — it was my calling.

Today, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where young people can express themselves in whatever way feels right — through words, creativity, art, or simply just by being. I take an integrative and trauma-informed approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic tools to meet each client exactly where they are.

I'm fully qualified and registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and I hold a specialised diploma in teenage counselling through the arts. My practice is guided by compassion, ethical integrity, and a deep respect for every individual's journey. I also hold an enhanced DBS certificate and stay up to date with training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Above all, I want the young people I work with to feel seen, heard, and understood — and to know they don't have to go through things alone.

BACP Registered Member 413330 - Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register

Registered Member 413330

My Qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Credentials

Professional Qualifications

  • BA Psychology Hons
  • Higher Education Diploma (BEd Equivalent)
  • QTS
  • NPQH
  • Trauma-Informed Practitioner
  • Diploma in Teenage Counselling
  • MBACP Registered

Safety & Compliance

  • Enhanced DBS checked annually
  • Regular supervision
  • BACP Code of Ethics
  • Child Protection Policy compliance

Continuous Learning

  • Regular supervision
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Further reading and courses
  • Updated knowledge and practices

My Approach

Holistic Therapeutic Approach

Integrative Therapy

My approach is integrative meaning that each individual is unique, I tailor my interventions according to each client's needs using a variety of approaches depending on their needs at each given moment.

Arts Therapy

I also work with the arts, where appropriate, and in accordance with your preference. The arts can be useful for exploring feelings and sensations when there are no words to express your feelings and emotions.

Therapeutic Philosophy

My main philosophy is emotion-focused therapy with an intersubjective experience through the use of the arts, combining person-centred, aspects of Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis and DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy). I aim to create a warm and safe, trusting relationship with my clients. Together we will try to make sense of the difficulties you may be facing and find new ways of doing things with more flexibility, possibilities and wellbeing.

My Specialised Areas

Areas of Specialization

Domestic Abuse

Supporting survivors of domestic violence

Depression

Working through feelings of sadness and hopelessness

Sexual Abuse

Trauma-informed care for survivors

Anxiety/Bullying

Managing anxiety and addressing bullying experiences

Eating Disorders

Supporting healthy relationships with food and body

Trauma

Processing traumatic experiences safely

Suicidal Ideation

Safety planning, support and working through the underlying core issues

Attachment/Relationship Breakdowns

Healing relationship difficulties

Self-Harm

Understanding and addressing self-injurious behaviors

Stress Management

Developing healthy coping strategies

What My Clients Say

Client Success Stories

"Through therapy, Vicky has helped me develop my confidence and courage in every aspect of my life."

Antonio, 13

"I wouldn't know what I would do without my weekly therapy with Vicky."

Anya, 15

"Vicky lit a fire in me. Now I am unstoppable!"

Jonathan, 21

"I felt safe with Vicky to just be me."

William, 14

"Vicky always went above and beyond to support me, even when I felt hopeless and couldn't see a way out."

Rene, 12

"I found the essence of me with Vicky's help."

David, 15

"Vicky never gave up on me, no matter how hard I tried to push her away."

Mohammed, 16

"Vicky gave me hope, when I was ready to give up."

Jessica, 16

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Payment Information

Payment is on a sliding scale.

Emergency Contact

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact:

Barnet CAMHS Crisis Line

0800 151 0023

(24/7 Emergency Support)

In case of immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.